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George Zimmerman has been released on bond for the second time in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
But this time, the judge who believed Zimmerman misled the court about his finances, is requiring him to remain in Seminole County, Fla. -- meaning he is restricted from leaving the country.
After recently posting a $1 million bond, Zimmerman was freed from jail, but he must be electronically monitored. Neither can the 28-year-old former neighborhood watch guard open a bank account, obtain a passport or go near the local airport. He also has to adhere to a 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew.
"Certainly it's been a sobering experience spending the last month in jail in that kind of environment," Don West, one of Zimmerman's attorneys, said in an interview over the weekend.
Meanwhile, Zimmerman who has reportedly hired a security team, will be accommodated in a "safe house" prior to being moved to a permanent home.
Unemployment continues an upward spiral among African Americans, and according to the latest statistics from the U. S. Department of Labor, June represents the third consecutive month of weak hiring. As a result, although the recession ceased three years ago, the economy is still struggling.
The labor report also shows that while the national unemployment rate of 8.2 remained steady, it also rose significantly among African Americans in June to 14.4 percent from 13.6 percent in May.
In addition, the economy added about 75,000 jobs each month during last quarter, which extended from April to June.
"It's a disappointing report," said George Mokrzan, director of economics at Huntington National Bank in Columbus, Ohio, said in an interview, in which he added thatjob gains are consistent with sluggish economic growth.
A statement released Thursday from Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.'s office indicates that he will be on an extended leave of absence due to "physical and emotional ailments."
Jackson, 47, who was first elected to office in 1995, is being treated as an inpatient at an undisclosed medical facility. However, his condition is now being reported as far more serious than a week ago, when his office said in a terse statement that he was dealing with exhaustion.
"Congressman Jackson's medical condition is more serious than we thought and initially believed," the most recent statement said. "Recently, we have been made aware that he has grappled with certain physical and emotional ailments privately for a long period of time. At present, he is undergoing further evaluation and treatment at an in-patient medical facility."
Meanwhile, Jackson is facing a House ethics investigation aligned with his ties to former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich who is in prison.
Jackson is a nine-term Democrat, representing Illinois' 2nd District and its Southside neighborhoods. He has denied any wrongdoing and has never has been charged.
Rev. Fred Luter to Take Over Southern Baptist Convention
On Tuesday, June 19, the Rev. Fred Luter, pastor of New Orleans' Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, was elected as the first Black president of the 16-million-member Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) during their annual meeting in New Orleans. The two-day annual meeting's theme was "Jesus: To the neighborhood and the nations."
The previous SBC president is Bryant Wright.
When asked what message he hopes his nomination and SBC presidency will send, Luter, 55, explained that the lesson people should learn is about the importance of faith.
"Why me out of all the thousands and thousands of preachers in this city and state and nation?," he asked. "I believe it's not because I've accomplished so much; I just believe it's because of the faithfulness of God and that He has honored me because of my faithfulness."
According to the Annual Church Profile, the Southern Baptist Convention has approximately 15 million U.S. members and of those, an estimated one million members are Black. The selection of a Black minister for the highest post in the SBC has particular relevance because of how the convention was founded nearly 167 years ago. The Southern Baptist Convention was created in 1845, when participants decided to leave the Northern Baptists because they believed slavery was biblically just.
Many, including Luter, have difficulty believing the racial injustices perpetrated by SBC churches and their members.
"I've been in this thing four years now," he said. "I don't feel a need to leave. All of us got a past. All we can do is apologize about those things and move on."
The SBC is well aware of its racist history and in recent years has made moves — big and small — to address its past and shape its future. In 2011, the convention passed an historic measure calling for more ethnic diversity in their leadership ranks; in 1995, they even formally apologized "to all African-Americans' for their past stance on slavery.
Black Clergy Take New Approach to Fight HIV
African-American clergy are reportedly ready to join the fight against HIV by focusing on HIV testing, treatment and social justice.
"We in public health have done a poor job of engaging African-American community leaders, and particularly Black clergy members, in HIV prevention," said Amy Nunn, lead author of the study and assistant professor of medicine in the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
"There is a common misperception that African-American churches are unwilling to address the AIDS epidemic. This paper highlights some of the historical barriers to effectively engaging African-American clergy in HIV prevention and provides recommendations from clergy for how to move forward."
Dozens of interviews and focus group data have been analyzed among 38 African-American pastors and imams in Philadelphia, where racial disparities in HIV infection are especially stark. Seven in 10 new infections in the city are among Black residents. Nearly all of the 27 male and 11 female clergy members said they would preach and promote HIV testing and treatment.
That message would provide a needed complement to decades of public health efforts that have emphasized risky behaviors, Nunn said. Research published and widely reported last year, for example, suggests that testing and then maintaining people on treatment could dramatically reduce new infections because treatment can give people a 96-percent lower chance of transmitting HIV.
According to the paper's analysis, many religious leaders acknowledged that they struggled with how to cope with the epidemic, particularly with challenges related to discussing human sexuality in the church or mosque setting.
"It's my duty as a preacher to tell people to abstain," one pastor told the research team, "but if they're still having sex and they're getting HIV, there has to be another way to handle this."
Natalie Mitchem, pastor of Calvary AME Church and director of the First Episcopal District Health Commission, has been supportive of efforts to engage faith leaders in the fight against HIV. She says HIV awareness and education is a comprehensive part of the AME church's health ministry.
"I feel like it's a very significant, vitally important ministry for churches of all denominations. It's important for us to share the messages about prevention and education in our congregations and in our communities — so that people know we care," Mitchem says.
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Highly-respected media and entertainment executive William G. Tompkins, Jr. has been named president and chief executive officer of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, a federation of more than 200 Black-owned publications.
NNPA Chairman Cloves Campbell, publisher of the Arizona Informant, said Tompkins was selected from an impressive field of candidates screened by Carrington & Carrington, a Chicago-based executive search firm.
"Bill is an accomplished, nationally-known executive who will be responsible for executing the vision of the NNPA Board of Directors," Campbell said. "Because the Board chair is elected every two years, having a president and CEO in place will provide the organization with smoother operations and greater continuity."
Campbell described Tompkins as "a true visionary who will make an immediate impact on the organization."
Tompkins worked at the Washington Post for 19 years in a variety of top-level positions, including vice president of marketing, director of national advertising and manager of corporate and financial advertising sales. He left the newspaper to join Kodak as chief marketing officer of its entertainment imaging business unit. Tompkins was also vice president and general manager of the Motion Picture Film Group for the Eastman Kodak Company, managing a $700 million global distribution operation.
In addition, he was chief marketing officer of NextGen Media Group, the firm that is launching the social media news site ReportN. He also was president of William Tompkins Associates, a consulting firm specializing in providing advice on strategic planning and operations.
Tompkins is eager to draw on his wealth of experience on behalf of NNPA.
"Having had corporate roles during the majority of my career, I now have the opportunity to work with people who represent the heart and soul of what our country is all about, that being entrepreneurs who are making a difference," he said.
And he will make a huge difference for NNPA, a group of publishers who own and operate their own newspapers.
"I will be able to create a firm and more solid internal foundation for the Association to ensure that we consistently provide higher quality and more useful services to our members," Tompkins explained. "I will also be responsible for ensuring the long-term financial viability of the NNPA and for providing bigger revenue streams for our members."
According to a job description NNPA provided to candidates for the position, "The President and CEO exercises overall authority and responsibility for the direction of the organization's personnel, programs and services and drives the execution of the strategy through its daily activities."
The job description also said the president and CEO "is the lead spokesperson and advocate for the organization with the community and a diverse set of partners and stakeholders."
Tompkins received his BA in economics magna cum laude from Tufts University and his MBA from the Harvard Business School. He is a former chairman of the National Kidney Foundation and has served on the board of the National Advertising Council.
Although many major U.S. daily newspapers are experiencing financial problems as a result of dwindling circulation, community-based publications appear to be much more viable. So much so that a company owned by Warren Buffett, the second-richest person in the United States behind Bill Gates, recently purchased 63 daily and weekly newspapers from Media General, Inc. for $142 million.
"In spite of the transformational changes in the newspaper industry, Black media publications continue to play a critical role in our country, both in terms of their impact on society at large and especially in the role they play in local communities," Tompkins said. "My background is in media and entertainment so the opportunity to participate in the reinvigoration and transformation of this hidden jewel of newspaper assets will be both exciting and impactful."
In a surprise 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, known otherwise as "Obamacare."
Chief Justice John Roberts, a conservative, cast the vote that divided the court.
President Barack Obama put politics aside in his remarks from the White House about the high Court's decision to uphold his health care reform.
"Whatever the politics, [the Court's] decision was a victory for people all over this country whose lives will be secure because of this law and the Supreme Court's decision to uphold it," said Obama.
The president added that the decision upholds the fundamental principle that in America — the wealthiest nation on earth — no one should fall into financial ruin because of an illness. He further stated that the decision means that people with pre-existing medical conditions will not be discriminated against and people will be able to afford quality health care.
Joann Bagnerise, a senior from Dumfries, Va., was one of the many supporters of President Obama's health care reform. She joined others as they stood in front of the U.S. Supreme Court last week where they rallied support for Obamacare.
Bagnerise beamed with joy after she heard the decision.
"We're a Winner," she said. "We're a winner."
Whitman-Walker Health, Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS Partner for HIV Awareness
Rita Johnson never thought in a million years that she'd take an HIV/AIDS test. But the stars aligned, which led her to reconsider and she decided to be tested. Johnson who had been single said that she entered into a new relationship just over a week ago.
She didn't want the specter of HIV/AIDS looming in the air, so she and her boyfriend both decided to get tested.
"We had the conversation about safe sex and found out that there would be testing here," the District resident said while standing in front of the Van Ness Walgreens on Connecticut Avenue in Northwest.
"He had his done the other day and I came up to get mine today," said Johnson who asked that her real name not be used.
And although Johnson, 50, said her status was never in doubt, she wanted confirmation of her partner's status. "You never know what the other person's lifestyle has been or what they're doing when you're not together," she said.
The Whitman-Walker Health partnered with Walgreens and the non-profit organization Greater Than AIDS, to provide free HIV testing at the Van Ness Walgreens on June 27-29 as part of a nation-wide campaign to heighten awareness of the disease. National HIV Testing Day fell on Wednesday, June 27 and Whitman-Walker also provided testing at its Max Robinson Center location in Southeast and the Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center in Northwest.
Despite record-setting temperatures that peaked at triple digits, nearly 60 people joined Johnson and trekked over to Walgreens to take advantage of the free testing during the three-day event. A handful of Whitman-Walker employees and volunteers eagerly offered assistance, directed participants to proper locations for test preparation and answered questions. Prevention awareness pamphlets, cards and an assortment of male and female prophylactics were readily accessible for those seeking information and protection.
"The staff was very nice and I was very comfortable," Johnson recalled. "I would definitely recommend it and tell other people about it."
The HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to plague individuals not only in D.C., but across the nation. According to recent data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of the 1.1 million individuals currently infected with HIV are African American.
The District has made strides in arresting HIV transmission and currently 2.7 percent of District residents have tested positive for the disease, down from previous years. And while these victories allow for optimism, experts agree that sexually active individuals must remain vigilant in the fight against the disease which was once considered a death sentence, but can now be managed with a variety of medications and treatment modalities.
"Although the numbers for D.C. have improved statistically, the fact remains that last year over 850 people were newly diagnosed with HIV," said David Chalfant, 47, Whitman-Walker's director of development. "That's more than two a day. And the fact that over 250 people last year died in the District from HIV complications is a fact that is totally changeable given proper medical therapy. We need to keep trying to do a better job."
While this is the first year of the partnership between Whitman-Walker, Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS, by all measures, organizers said, that it appeared to be a success. Whitman-Walker ramped up efforts well in advance to inform the public to ensure that as many people as possible learned about the free testing offered on National HIV Testing Day.
"Everyone I've talked to so far either saw us on the television, the news, the website or heard about the testing on the radio. They heard it somewhere," said Naomi Harris, 24, Whitman-Walker's volunteer coordinator. "We also passed out flyers the past few weeks."
AIDS activists hope that the contraceptives offered at the test sites, along with safe sex awareness among those who are sexually active will help to quell the number of HIV positive infections. But Johnson firmly believes that prevention awareness begin much earlier.
"It starts at home with parents telling their kids about safe sex. A lot of adults and kids don't want to take advice or listen to people," she said. "They want to be carefree. Hopefully, more people will start using protection or [enter into] more committed relationships instead of having a large number of partners."
While some will differ when listing the best method for HIV prevention, many will agree that the importance of awareness and its heightened visibility proves invaluable when combating the disease, Chalfant said.
"Knowing your status is the No. 1 key to success. Anytime we get the opportunity to participate in testing, we try to take advantage of it," Chalfant said. "... It helps create awareness and helps remind people that this fight is not over, and it helps reduce stigma around HIV and makes it a little more understandable as a manageable chronic condition."
Just One Step for People of Color and Poor
The Affordable Care Act or "Obamacare" (as described by critics) was designed by Congress to expand health insurance coverage to more than 30 million people in the United States and decrease health care costs. To achieve these goals, Congress included a provision in the law requiring taxpayers to obtain a "minimum" level of health insurance coverage. Those who failed to secure health coverage and were not exempt were mandated, by 2014, to begin paying a penalty to the IRS, similar to tax penalties.
In 2010, right after Obama signed the reforms into law, they were challenged by critics, including the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Earlier this year, the challenges made their way to the Supreme Court, which set aside an unprecedented three days of oral arguments to review the health law.
By a 5-4 decision, the Court made several findings in the case. First, the Court upheld its prerogative to review the individual mandate, bypassing a reconstruction-era requirement, the Anti-Injunction Act, which prevents a tax related issue from being reviewed by the Court until the tax is accessed. Next, Chief Justice John Roberts, joined by the Court's four traditionally conservative members (Justices Kennedy, Scalia, Thomas, and Alito), ruled that the individual mandate could not be sustained under the Constitution's Commerce Clause. Initially, this ruling caused some media outlets to incorrectly report that the entire law was struck down.
However, the chief justice and the liberal wing of the Court (Justices Ginsburg, Breyer, Sotomayor, and Kagan) sided in ruling that the individual mandate could be upheld, nonetheless under the long established Constitutional power of Congress to "lay and collect taxes."
Finally, the Court ruled that the Affordable Care Act could not penalize states who refused to expand Medicaid by cutting off all federal Medicaid funding. This, the Court's majority ruled, was an impermissible "threat" against the rights of states.
Brown vs Sebelius
In comparing the Brown and Sebelius cases, Hilary Shelton, director of advocacy for the District offices of the NAACP, sees distinctions and similarities. Shelton notes that "Brown concerned a fight over equal education, and whether segregated schools were legal so long as they were equal." Brown was argued by the late Chief Justice Thurgood Marshall, then the NAACP Legal Defense and Education president, who would go on to become the first African-American solicitor general and Supreme Court justice.
Shelton observed that "The thing Americans needed to be successful in the 1950s was good education...today...it's good health care." Further, Shelton pointed out that while Brown sought to protect mostly African Americans, the current ruling seeks to ensure working class and poor people of all races have the right to equal health care.
Impact on Doctors and Patients of Color
Congresswoman Donna Christian-Christensen of the U.S. Virgin Islands, a physician and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus's health reform task force, said the ruling "means a lot for people of color." Specifically, the Court's decision protects numerous programs and initiatives, such as placing minority health officers in each major health agency to ensure that the needs of people of color are being met, noted Christensen.
Dr. Cedric Bright, National Medical Association president, called the health reform ruling "a great victory," yet observed that many health providers still don't understand how the law impacts them and their patients.
"Health providers need to know how to participate in an Affordable Care Organization, how they can get funds for electronic medical records and the benefits of using preventative health care," said Dr. Bright. He recommends that as a next step, the Obama administration should sponsor seminars to educate health providers on implementing the Affordable Care Act.
Dr. Mohammad Akhter, director of the D.C. Department of Health, views the case as a win for both the District's residents and its budget.
"[The ruling] means that the 30,000 District residents moved on to Medicaid can stay. It would have a huge budget impact had [the law] not been upheld," he said. While Dr. Akhter points to several new community health centers in the District built using tobacco settlement money, but which depend upon the Affordable Care Act funding to remain operational and thriving, he along with doctors Christensen and Bright, view the Affordable Care Act as just one step in a long march towards the end goal...equal, quality health care for all.
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Dr. William R. Hite Jr., from the Prince George's County Public Schoools system in Maryland, has been appointed superintendent and CEO of the School District of Philadelphia, the School Reform Commission (SRC) announced Friday.
Hite was one of two finalists for the job. The other, Pedro Martinez, has been named superintendent of Reno, Nevada-based Washoe County School District, that district's Board of Trustees announced Friday.
However, even before the Martinez's announcement, Hite seemed the obvious choice.
He met this week with school and city leaders and was endorsed by Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, chairman of the education committee, and Councilman Kenyatta Johnson.
While in Prince George's County, Hite oversaw the nation's eighth-largest school district, one that educates 135,000 students and contains 200 schools.
His resume also includes a stint as assistant superintendent for Atlanta's Cobb County School District before his PGCS appointment, where he was responsible for 15 schools and 18,000 students.
The Philadelphia school district has over 160,000 students.
In Prince George's County, Hite was known for his work on Intensive Support and Intervention Schools to support the most needy schools and at-risk students, while forging a partnership with the University of Pittsburgh.
He also led PGCS through a massive reorganization, a skill on which Hite will need to rely heavily as Philadelphia's superintendent.
Announcing the SRC's selection, Chairman Pedro A. Ramos said, "Today, we take a giant step toward providing safe, high quality educational opportunities for all Philadelphia children. Dr. Hite is an eminent educator and a proven transformative leader."
Mayor Michael Nutter stated, "I was very impressed with Dr. Hite's passion and commitment to educating children, support for the professional development of teachers and principals, and his dedication to working with the broader Philadelphia community. He understands that a high performing, high expectation system of schools is critical to the future of the City of Philadelphia. I would like to thank Wendell Pritchett for leading this effort by chairing the search committee and to all of the members of the community who attended meetings, offered advice and were involved in this thorough process."
For a decade, Philadelphia's school superintendents have been lightning rods for criticism.
Hite's immediate predecessor, Arlene Ackerman, left last year under a barrage of controversy, with criticism from parents, the mayor and City Council for her handling of items ranging from school reform to budget negotiations with the city.
The new superintendent will be faced with a growing budget crisis and ongoing reform efforts.
With a budget deficit that is now poised to jump from $218 million to more than $270 million, the SRC will either have to implement another round of cuts, on top of already deep cuts, or borrow to close its spending gap. Already the district, its students and parents are dealing with several rounds of layoffs and furloughs.
Martinez' sudden exit from the running came early Friday with a statement from the Washoe County School District.
"We are excited to welcome Pedro Martinez to the Washoe County School District. In addition to strong leadership, Pedro brings a tremendous amount of passion for high-quality education, our 63,000 children, and this community. As we continue to move our school district forward, we know Pedro will continue the important work in our strategic plan and will do that work by talking with everyone in our schools and community," said Board President Ken Grein in a statement released by the WCSD. "We are thrilled to welcome him, and we know our successes will continue as he assumes this critical role."
WCSD has 63,000 students and includes schools in Reno, Incline Village, Gerlach and Wadsworth.
Martinez and Hite Jr. survived an extensive vetting process that included more than a dozen other candidates. By the time it was all over on Friday, Hite said he was happy to have been chosen.
"Philadelphia is one of America's greatest cities, and I am excited about the opportunities that it offers. I look forward to working with the leaders and families of this city as we work to improve the lives of our youth," said Hite.
While details surrounding the transition are still being determined, Search Team Chair and SRC Commissioner Dr. Wendell Pritchett reiterated the SRC's commitment to an open and transparent process. "We will make Dr. Hite's contract public as soon as it is finalized," said Pritchett.
Rodney King Remembered as 'Symbol of Forgiveness'
Rodney King, who suffered a brutal beating in 1991 at the hands of four Los Angeles police officers, was laid to rest Saturday following a public memorial. His burial which captured by news cameras, took place at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills, Calif.
King was found dead in the swimming pool at his home in Rialto,Calif., on June 17. The death has been ruled as an accidental drowning and authorities are still waiting on the results of an autopsy report.
"I will remember his smile, his unconditional love," King's daughter Laura Dene King, 28, said. "He was a great father, a great friend; he loved everyone. People will just have to smile when they think of him."
The Rev. Al Sharpton, who delivered the eulogy, described King as a symbol of forgiveness, who bore the scars of his infamous beating with dignity.
He also said during a news conference prior to the funeral that King never showed bitterness to the officers who beat him.
"People should not be judged by the mistakes that they make, but by how they rise above them," Sharpton said. "Rodney had risen above his mistakes, he never mocked anyone, not the police, not the justice system, not anyone."
King, who was 47, was also most famously known for his plea, "Can we all just get along?" He filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles in 1992, which later netted him a settlement in excess of $3 million.
Work of CBC Foundation to be Highlighted during Four-Day Session
WASHINGTON - The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) will host its 42nd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) from September 19-22 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. This year's conference theme is "Inspiring Leaders| Building Generations." U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore of Wisconsin and Andre Carson of Indiana are serving as honorary co-chairs of the conference.
ALC provides an outlet to highlight the mission of CBCF - to develop leaders, to inform policy and to educate the public. It also provides dozens of forums to address the critical challenges facing the African-American community. The Foundation will offer numerous session tracks to present high level, thought-provoking, engaging and useful information. The town hall discussion will center around conversations about voting rights and voter suppression. The third installation of the research report Breaking Barriers 3 will be released during ALC and further define academic success for school-aged African-American males. CBCF Fellows will return to present their popular Alumni Series and the popular Black Party networking affair will return.
In addition, scholarship recipients in the performing arts will be recognized during the Celebration of Leadership, and CBC members and spouses will join together for a community outreach project. The conference will culminate with its awards/fundraising dinner. Proceeds from ALC are used to fund educational opportunities and program outreach.
"The Annual Legislative Conference brings together policy-makers, educators, business and industry leaders, celebrities, media, emerging leaders and everyday Americans to discuss and solve issues that are important to all Americans," said Elsie L. Scott, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer for CBCF. "The conference is recognized as one of the most important gatherings of African-American leaders in the nation. In addition, attendees recognize the importance of what CBCF accomplishes in the community and have supported our efforts to provide scholarships, internships and fellowships, and to improve economic parity and reduce health disparities."
House Republicans essentially ignored the Congressional Black Caucus' (CBC) vow of a boycott Thursday, having proceeded with a vote to hold U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder in criminal contempt for terminating the "Fast and Furious Operation," described as an unfortunate operation that began under the Bush Administration.
In an expression of its opposition to partisan activity aimed at Holder, the CBC which had the support of other Democrats as well as Hispanic, Asian Pacific American and Progressive caucuses, maintained that Congress's decision to forge ahead with a vote, had been regarded as a "political stunt," and that a contempt hearing would distract both the Congress in its duty to pass legislation as well as interfere with the Department of Justice in its duty to investigate and pursue real crimes.
The precedent-setting vote -- marking the first time a sitting Cabinet member has been held in contempt -- came after Holder had adamantly refused to hand over nearly 8,000 documents related to the botched gun-tracking operation.
The CBC comprises more than 40 members. Its boycott was reminiscent of similar action taken in 2008 by Republicans after Democrats -- then in control of the House -- voted to hold two top Bush Administration officials in contempt of Congress.
In a letter to supporters this week, the CBC had sought wide-spread unity in its pursuit of justice for Holder, saying that over the past 15 months, the Justice Department had cooperated with the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's requests for information on "Fast and Furious."
The CBC's letter stated in part that:
"In its history, the United States House of Representatives has never held a United States Attorney General, or any other Cabinet official, in contempt. "
Prior to Congress's vote, the CBC had insisted that instead of Republicans being focused on holding Holder in contempt, their time would be better spent creating jobs.
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